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Old 08-19-21, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
... I might try a (shudder) Brooks B17 though I don't think it'll work for me, not on an aggressive road bike fit. ...
The B17 works for me as long as I do not use the drops, that is why I find it works well as an upright bike saddle but not good for drop bars. The touring crowd likes the B17, but their handlebar tops are usually about the same height as the top of the saddle. If your "aggressive" fit has the bars lower, ... maybe it will fit anyway. Amount of tilt can be important, commonly having the nose a bit up is good.

That saddle has very short fore and aft adjustability, so if you like your saddle far forward or back, you seatpost selection could be a factor too.
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